§ 21-83. Model homes and temporary sales offices.

Model homes and temporary sales offices may be permitted within residential subdivisions prior to final plat approval by the City commission subsequent to developer's receipt of the City's written concept plan approval in accord with section 21-394 of this Code. The following requirements shall apply to all model homes and temporary sales offices constructed prior to final plat approval:

(1)

The number of model homes permitted within a subdivision shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the total number of lots within the subdivision. Developers shall receive approval from the City prior to starting construction of any model homes.

(2)

All model homes shall meet all lot area and building setback requirements for the zoning district in which the subdivision is being platted. Failure of a model home to comply with the required set backs shall result in a refusal to issue a certificate of occupancy for that home.

(3)

Fire hydrants and a stabilized road base shall be constructed and approved for use prior to the issuance of any building permits for model homes. The developer shall be responsible for maintaining the stabilized road base in a manner that allows for the safe passage of fire/rescue equipment. Should the road surface be found in an unsafe condition, the building official shall issue a "stop work" order on all model homes under construction until such time the roadway is brought back to a safe condition.

Should the fire hydrants and a stabilized road base not be in place, model homes may be constructed according to the following standards established by NFPA 1141, Standard for Fire Protection in Planned Building Groups:

a.

Within three hundred (300) feet of at least one (1) fire hydrant that has been placed in a location acceptable to the City Fire Official, and

b.

No portion of the exterior walls of the building shall be more than two (2) hundred (200) feet from a fire hydrant with vehicular access.

(4)

To receive/seek final subdivision approval, a scaled drawing of the subdivision showing the locations of all model homes shall be submitted to the engineering division.

(5)

No model home shall be occupied for residential purposes until the final subdivision plat has been approved by the City and recorded with clerk of the courts.

(6)

Model homes may be used as a temporary sales office for the subdivision in which it is located. Model homes and temporary sales offices may continue operating until all lots or houses within that subdivision are sold.

(7)

Signs used for model homes and temporary sales offices shall conform to the requirements set forth by article 4 of this chapter. All signs shall be reviewed for placement, design, and duration by the building official. The sign area shall not exceed thirty-two (2) (32) square feet.

(Ord. No. O-02-50, § 1, 10-28-02; Ord. No. O-03-77, § 1, 11-24-03)